Economy LocalEconomy Localen1EC060FB-676E-4305-9A61-A3285C114018https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/qatar-participates-in-pax-silica-summit-in-washingtonDoha, June 27 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the Pax Silica Summit, recently held in Washington, D.C., which saw the participation of member states of the Pax Silica initiative.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:13:24 Z81FE9BE1-4C70-4786-8D19-404E141D9EE0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/qcb-governor-meets-governor-of-the-peoples-bank-of-chinaBasel, June 27 (QNA) - HE Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with HE Governor of the People's Bank of China Pan Gongsheng, on the sidelines of the 96th Annual Meeting of the Bank for international Settlements (BIS), held in Basel, Switzerland, on June 27-28, 2026.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:03:26 Z612138F4-1485-4924-9C0D-A25F540B7026https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/qnb-expects-bank-of-japan-to-continue-monetary-policy-tighteningDoha, June 27 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to continue gradually normalizing monetary policy in the coming quarters as inflation becomes more entrenched, inflation expectations remain elevated, and policymakers face mounting upside risks from external shocks and exchange rate movements.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:32:49 Z70FD76FD-8D76-4577-9C59-0E461EC3ACDBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/analyst-to-qna-qse-ends-volatile-week-amid-q2-earnings-anticipation-investment-opportunitiesDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the week down 2.18 percent, losing 229.11 points to close at 10,281, weighed down by declines across all sectors.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:43:52 Z86C7A0E4-3D48-4E3D-9A31-BB4E09DBE223https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Thursday's trading session lower by 39.42 points, or 0.38 percent, to settle at 10,281.81 points.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:30:54 Z8FD061B5-AFE5-4616-8F5F-FF1DD6B6D0BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/ceo-of-qatari-diar-discusses-prospects-for-cooperation-with-ambassador-of-kyrgyzstanDoha, June 25 (QNA) - CEO of Qatari Diar Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al-Thani met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the State of Qatar Aibek Toktobolotov.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:59:14 ZFCD0D721-28DD-4ACA-8E05-C0B062467FF3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/moci-qfiu-sign-mechanism-to-strengthen-electronic-reporting-of-suspicious-transactionsDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) and the Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) signed a mechanism to regulate the registration of entities subject to the ministry's supervision on the "Ekhtar" platform, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation and improve the efficiency of electronic reporting of suspicious transactions.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:03:37 Z41E6B8CD-C611-4434-814F-1CC459303E85https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/ceo-of-qfz-discusses-cooperation-efforts-in-trade-and-investment-with-ambassador-of-sudanDoha, June 25 (QNA) - HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the State of Qatar Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:52:59 Z2F0291FD-6C93-47D0-BC93-04BAF0E0E13Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/qatar-us-nigeria-and-algeria-sign-joint-open-letter-on-eu-methane-regulationDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The State of Qatar signed a joint statement urging the European Union to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), some of which have already been requested by several EU Member States, industry, and members of European Parliament.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:09 Z0776E15E-BA75-40C7-92C8-5E327707025Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/gold-price-in-qatari-market-falls-by-411-this-weekDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The price of gold in the Qatari market edged down by 4.11% during the current week, reaching $3989.35000 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB).Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:14 ZC03699A8-006B-46AF-B716-2FB43AD31C41https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/real-estate-trading-exceeds-qar-596-million-in-one-weekDoha, June 25 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from June 14 to June 18, 2026, reached QAR 545,320,609.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:27:53 ZDA71DB36-2C33-4884-992B-E3CBA6015C33https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/dukhan-bank-issues-usd-500m-at1-sukukDoha, June 24 (QNA) - Dukhan Bank announced the successful issuance of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital sukuk worth USD 500 million, with a non-call period of 5.5 years and a fixed profit rate subject to reset, yielding 6 percent.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:40:48 ZEE1C6B7F-8127-400A-B92A-E62C993E52A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/visit-qatar-celebrates-winners-of-qatar-through-your-lens-competitionDoha, June 24 (QNA) - Visit Qatar hosted an awards ceremony to honor the winners of the inaugural "Qatar Through Your Lens" competition, celebrating the creativity and talent of citizens and residents who captured Qatar's culture, lifestyle, and unique experiences through photography and videography.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:35:26 ZCEFF857E-7AC9-4F3A-B49A-A29A5A0D1008https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qcaa-shuts-down-non-compliant-travel-and-air-cargo-agenciesDoha, June 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the closure of an additional number of travel and air cargo agencies, taking the total number of offices closed since the launch of the inspection campaigns to 17 travel and air cargo agencies.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:06:23 Z50C5DC76-BDD9-4F37-9D76-984D2D9DBD90https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading session lower by 87.54 points, or 0.84 percent, to settle at 10,321.23 points.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:31:19 ZA2D2BAE4-F455-472E-9B5D-6B1F997E62ABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/kahramaa-qr-22-billion-for-expansion-of-electricity-network-in-western-regionDoha, June 24 (QNA) - Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" has signed a series of new project contracts aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in the western regionWed, 24 Jun 2026 15:13:07 Z23727087-5DB9-4C56-94C1-A95BA969D771https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qatar-malta-business-leaders-explore-stronger-trade-and-investment-tiesDoha, June 24 (QNA) - Qatari and Maltese business leaders have discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation during a virtual business meeting organized by Qatar Chamber and The Malta Chamber.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:48:15 Z114808BF-A17F-4D7D-9157-2A6A0C3CFFCEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qatar-post-showcases-e-commerce-strategy-at-arab-postal-leaders-forumRabat, June 24 (QNA) - Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has outlined its vision for the future of postal services amid the rapid shift towards e-commerce during the Third Arab Postal Leaders Forum in Rabat, Morocco.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:49:39 Z20894A0B-83A2-467C-90A0-F87A49B61246https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/uzbek-minister-of-investment-to-qna-qatari-uzbek-trade-and-investment-to-significantly-grow-in-next-5-yearsDoha, June 24 (QNA) - HE Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade in the Republic of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudretov affirmed that the next five years will witness significant growth in the volume of trade and mutual investments between the State of Qatar and Uzbekistan, with Qatari investments moving from the stage of studying opportunities to active implementation in the energy, infrastructure, industry and finance sectors.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:44:26 Z015BA81B-B575-43A9-B9AE-31532CD27679https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qse-index-opens-marginally-lowerDoha, June 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 1.53 points, or 0.01%, at the start of Wednesday's trading, down to 10,407 points compared to the previous session's closing.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:33:33 ZE480FAB8-E561-413D-BAD3-A07B10A579BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/qicca-holds-seminar-on-latest-professional-practices-in-arbitrationDoha, June 24 (QNA) - The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) affiliated with Qatar Chamber, organized a specialized seminar titled “Arbitration and Expertise in Light of Practical Practices in the State of Qatar” at Qatar Chamber’s headquarters in Lusail, with the participation of a select group of experts and specialists in the fields of law, engineering, and accounting.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:03:31 ZCCC8EEC6-5422-47C5-A398-1F6C4F2301B9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/six-month-extension-granted-for-compliance-with-water-law-no-23Doha, June 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi issued Decision No. (07) of 2026, providing for the extension of the compliance period for those subject to the provisions of Law No. (23) of 2025 on water for an additional six months, effective June 19, 2026.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:29:13 ZC42614E9-CC61-423E-BEAC-D5F8E7027635https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qatars-gwc-and-uaes-meydan-partner-to-support-business-expansion-across-gccDoha, June 23 (QNA) - Qatar-based logistics provider GWC Group has entered into a strategic partnership with UAE-based Meydan Management Services to help companies establish operations in the UAE and expand across Gulf markets.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:12:03 ZD06C87FE-1A91-45F5-929C-747FC5EC6769https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qatar-development-bank-participates-in-vivatech-2026Paris, June 23 (QNA) - Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and technology event, which recently concluded in Paris, France. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:37:28 Z64FC37DB-56A1-4C7F-AE02-16B5D634F580https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/npc-qatar-leads-region-and-ranks-among-worlds-best-in-imd-world-competitiveness-yearbook-2026Doha, June 23 (QNA) - The National Planning Council (NPC) has announced that Qatar ranks 1st regionally and is in the world's top five for Economic Resilience, according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:14:36 Z50BB29FC-201D-4FD7-801C-15B0EBD2E1EBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 23 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session lower by 37.27 points, or 0.36 percent, to settle at 10,408.77 points. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:52 Z9BBC7FF3-9B42-4264-AA0B-1883F111E451https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/invest-qatar-gateway-introduces-new-feature-connecting-startups-to-venture-capital-fundsDoha, June 23 (QNA) - Invest Qatar, the country's investment promotion agency, on Tuesday announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway, developed in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:10:29 ZAE1B0F8C-A261-44CB-8A71-5A0C790F1530https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qatars-kahramaa-wins-top-prize-in-government-services-redesign-challenge-2026Doha, June 23 (QNA) - Qatar's General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has secured first place in the Government Services Redesign Challenge 2026, an initiative organized by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau with the participation of government and semi-government entities.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:44:06 Z209458F7-F0F7-45B6-84DE-CEFCF5B9E467https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qia-participates-in-rwes-equity-capital-raise-stake-increases-its-stake-to-987Doha, June 23 (QNA) - Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced it will invest EUR 432 million as a cornerstone investor in RWE's c. EUR 4 billion equity capital raise.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:21:26 Z1292F4B2-82A7-4651-9996-055EFE723B01https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qse-index-gains-023-at-start-of-tradingDoha, June 23 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 23.82 points, or 0.23%, to reach 10,469 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by sectors.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:03:16 ZB74A716A-0834-45D0-A266-DDFBF96306E5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/minister-of-state-for-energy-affairs-discusses-energy-cooperation-with-french-economy-ministerDoha, June 22 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, held a phone call today with HE Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial & Energy Sovereignty of the French Republic, Roland Lescure.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:43:50 Z8E1E59DE-4496-4445-BBB7-D2F8F007EE5Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/qia-participates-in-nearfield-instruments-380-million-series-d-funding-roundDoha, June 22 (QNA) - Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced Monday its participation in the USD 380 million Series D funding round of  Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor 3D metrology and process control.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:31:44 Z7AC428F4-6F32-496F-947E-C61057904184https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/qatar-stock-exchange-closes-lower-as-market-capitalization-declinesDoha, June 22 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) ended trading lower on Monday, with its benchmark index falling 34.91 points, or 0.33%, to close at 10,446.04 points.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:07:59 Z4D73C2D5-9338-49C6-8CAB-2CDF424E7160https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/us-stock-indexes-open-lowerNew York, June 22 (QNA) - Major US stock indexes opened lower on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:02:40 ZF4AADC25-6003-41FC-BE17-9971C8A23140https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/qatar-eu-dialogue-on-safe-and-resilient-food-trade-convenes-in-dohaDoha, June 22 (QNA) - The Qatar-EU Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade was held on Monday, with the participation of policymakers, regulatory authorities, industry leaders, and experts from the European Union and Qatar, to exchange views on food security, food safety systems, resilient supply chains, and international trade.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:21 ZFA102A10-5BAB-40CC-A8BA-974532483282https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/qatar-and-finland-explore-deeper-economic-cooperation-and-business-partnershipsDoha, June 22 (QNA) - HE Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani met here on Monday with a Finnish delegation to discuss bilateral economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:25 Z4B1CB830-7C6D-4F9A-81E1-DBB4B4ADE138https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/ceo-of-qfz-meets-ambassador-of-chinaDoha, June 22 (QNA) - HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar, Cao Xiaolin.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:07 Z1B9AD46C-74CB-4EC7-883D-68ED8CD63F68https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/qse-index-falls-011-at-start-of-tradingDoha, June 22 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower on Monday, losing 11.49 points, or 0.11%, to reach 10,469 points, compared to the previous session's close, under pressure from five sectors.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:41:47 Z1FE3B4AE-0F50-4E20-A092-8469E6B0EF9Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/fire-in-barzan-factory-at-ras-laffan-industrial-city-under-control-says-qatarenergy-1Doha, June 22 (QNA) - QatarEnergy announced that the fire, that broke out Sunday evening following an operational incident during the start-up of operations at the Barzan plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, has been brought under control.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:15:19 ZA23FC56E-C1EA-48CF-B8B5-CFEB5961584Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-minister-of-investment-industry-and-trade-of-uzbekistanDoha, June 21 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed met on Sunday with HE Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov, who is visiting the country.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:45:43 Z546CE5EA-38D7-4E63-91E2-2A016D6B1D99https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 21 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session lower by 29.97 points, or 0.29%, to settle at 10,480.95 points.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:19:09 Z70A2DD1F-9D53-4801-8D50-B83945712BB4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/ceo-of-qfz-discusses-enhancing-cooperation-with-uzbekistans-investment-ministerDoha, June 21 (QNA) - HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, met with HE Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Laziz Shavkatovich Kudratov, during his visit and the accompanying delegation to the State of Qatar.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:08:11 Z7C9A6646-AEFD-417F-B6FF-48C03B2A2DE4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/qse-index-declines-by-007-at-start-of-tradingDoha, June 21 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower on Sunday, losing 7.50 points, or 0.07%, to reach 10,503 points, compared to the previous session's close, under pressure from five sectors.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:25:44 Z784EBD41-D0F7-4D72-B8E7-FDB4D8E03B9Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/qcb-enables-cash-withdrawal-using-himyan-tokenizationDoha, June 21 (QNA) -Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the enablement of cash withdrawal services using the tokenization feature of the national card “HIMYAN” via “Apple Pay” on ATMs in the State of Qatar, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, and as part of Qatar Central Bank’s efforts to advance digital payment systems and services in the State of Qatar.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:54:56 Z3CFB5DAC-1555-4C36-B9A7-D13F7FF46513https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/qatar-chamber-organizes-roundtable-to-strengthen-economic-cooperation-with-germanys-north-rhine-westphaliaDoha, June 20 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber organized a Qatar-German roundtable titled "Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities," aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:56:24 Z3A2A09CC-4D15-46AE-BE38-60F3411C1EE7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/arab-german-business-forum-concludes-in-berlin-report-1Berlin, June 19 (QNA) - The the Arab-German Business Forum concluded in the German capital, Berlin, on Friday, following three days of discussions and meetings that witnessed extensive Qatari participation, making Qatar the most prominently represented delegation across the forum's sessions and panel discussions since its opening on June 17.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:39:33 ZDE1DEEEB-CF73-4690-BDB0-16F7C9278E44https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/qatar-participates-in-icao-regional-meetings-on-aviation-safety-and-air-navigation-in-middle-eastCairo, June 18 (QNA) - The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), participated in the 23rd meeting of the Middle East Regional Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Group (MIDANPIRG/23) and the 13th meeting of the Regional Aviation Safety Group in the Middle East (RASG-MID/13), held in Cairo from June 14 to 18.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:31:53 Z7B4F2A3F-0EE9-49B0-9DF0-31A783D83FD2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/general-authority-of-customs-chairman-meets-uae-ambassadorDoha, June 18 (QNA) - HE Chairman of the General Authority of Customs Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the sisterly United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:10:27 ZFD1AD3D7-0B50-4A51-8553-B930C5961A37https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/burgenstock-resort-returns-to-global-diplomatic-stage-with-usiran-meetingDoha, June 18 (QNA) - The world's attention is turning to the Burgenstock Resort overlooking Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, owned by Katara Hospitality, as it prepares to host the official signing ceremony of an agreement between the United States and Iran.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:34:50 ZA1C8F304-EE0D-44E1-BA23-6301F739ECA2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/consumer-price-index-for-may-2026-records-a-monthly-decrease-of-051Doha, June 18 (QNA) - The National Planning Council released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2026.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:05:59 Z